The battlefield descended into utter chaos as the Mengzhu Clan reinforcements arrived. With their numbers bolstered and morale renewed, the Mengzhu fighters charged back into the fray, meeting the combined forces of the five clans in a full-scale war.
The air was thick with the hum and glow of activated Gu worms, each Gu Master wielding their abilities with deadly precision. Flames erupted from the Huoxian Clan's ranks as Hu Yan unleashed his Flame Torrent Gu, a Rank 4 Gu that conjured waves of fire capable of scorching everything in its path. The flames clashed against a shimmering wall of water summoned by Shuihan Clan's Shui Yin, who controlled the Water Barrier Gu, a defensive Rank 4 Gu designed to neutralize elemental attacks.
Meanwhile, the Lingyun Clan's Ling Zhe soared above the battlefield, his Wind Soar Gu enabling him to glide effortlessly through the air. From above, he rained down Wind Sickle Gu attacks, crescent-shaped blades of wind that sliced through Mengzhu warriors with deadly accuracy. However, he was soon countered by a Mengzhu Rank 4 Gu Master, Wu Lei, who activated his Thunder Shield Gu. Sparks crackled around Wu Lei as he advanced, deflecting Ling Zhe's wind attacks and forcing him to retreat.
On the ground, Mo San charged into the fray, his Time-Limited Enhancement Gu still active. His massive fists, glowing with the residual energy of his Strength Path enhancement, smashed through ranks of enemy fighters. However, the toll of the Gu's effects was becoming evident as his movements began to slow, and beads of sweat dripped from his forehead.
The Mengzhu reinforcements brought their own deadly arsenal. Rank 4 Gu Master Han Shu wielded the Earthquake Gu, causing tremors to ripple through the battlefield, throwing opponents off balance. At the same time, Meng Lihua used her Rank 2 Healing Gu to keep injured comrades in the fight, darting between warriors with practiced precision but she is already low on primeveal essence that she almost used over 50 primeveal essence stones to recover.
The allied clans' forces were no less formidable. Tian Bao of the Tianying Clan, a hulking Strength Path Rank 4 Gu Master, activated his Iron Body Gu, his skin hardening to an almost impenetrable metallic sheen. He charged directly at Mo San, their clash sending shockwaves that rippled across the battlefield.
Amidst the chaos, a piercing whistle echoed across the field as a new figure emerged from the Mengzhu ranks. It was none other than Rank 5 Gu Master Zhu Ling, a towering presence clad in a crimson robe. His aura alone sent shivers through the allied clans' forces as he raised his hand and activated the Crimson Tide Gu. Waves of fiery energy erupted from his position, forcing dozens of opponents to scatter.
The allied clans responded in kind. The Rank 5 on their side, Shui Xuan of the Shuihan Clan, stepped forward, activating the Tidal Emperor Gu. A massive wave of water rose behind her, crashing down with terrifying force, extinguishing Zhu Ling's fiery assault. The two Rank 5s squared off, their killer moves illuminating the battlefield with blinding flashes of light and raw power.
The ground trembled as both sides unleashed their most devastating techniques. Mo San, his Time-Limited Enhancement Gu nearing its end, activated a killer move combining his Strength Path Gu with his Stone Fist Gu, creating the Earth Crater Strike. The impact sent shockwaves that toppled opponents and created a crater in the battlefield. However, the strain left him vulnerable, and he barely managed to deflect a retaliatory strike from Hu Yan using a hastily summoned Strength Barrier Gu.
Meanwhile, Wu Lei faced off against Ling Zhe once more, their duel a storm of thunder and wind. Wu Lei's Thunder Shield Gu crackled as it absorbed the impact of Ling Zhe's Wind Blade Gu, allowing him to retaliate with Thunder Spear Gu, a piercing electric attack that forced Ling Zhe to retreat again.
The tide of battle swayed back and forth, with neither side gaining a clear upper hand. Mengzhu Clan's Rank 4 Gu Masters coordinated their efforts, using a combination of Earth Path and Illusion Path techniques to disrupt the allied clans' formations. However, the allied clans' sheer numbers and diverse abilities continued to press the Mengzhu forces to their limits.
As the battle raged on, Mo San's killer move dimmed, and he collapsed to the ground, exhausted and vulnerable. Just as Hu Yan of the Huoxian Clan closed in, flames swirling around his fists for a final strike, a sudden roar shattered the air.
Out of the chaos emerged Mo Shan, Mo San's elder brother, a towering figure clad in dark armor. His Rank 5 aura exploded outward, halting Hu Yan in his tracks. Mo Shan activated the Iron Mountain Gu, a Strength Path Gu that coated his entire body in impenetrable rock-like layers, and intercepted Hu Yan's attack with a thunderous clash. The impact sent shockwaves rippling through the battlefield.
Hu Yan stumbled back, his fiery aura flickering as he regained his footing. Before the allied clans could react, more Rank 5 Gu Masters from both sides joined the fray. Shui Xuan of the Shuihan Clan, still locked in a duel with Zhu Ling, was forced to split her focus as Mo Shan's intervention tipped the scales.
From the Lingyun Clan, Ling Tian arrived, wielding the Cyclone Emperor Gu. His mastery over Wind Path techniques created massive, swirling vortexes that scattered Mengzhu forces.
From the Huoxian Clan, Hu Rong entered the battlefield, activating the Volcanic Burst Gu. Lava-like flames erupted around him, creating an inferno that forced the Mengzhu warriors to retreat.
The Tianying Clan sent Tian Wu, a fierce Strength Path master, who activated the Colossus Strike Gu. His fists radiated immense power, each punch creating craters in the battlefield.
From the Canghe Clan, He Jiao emerged, activating the Phantom Mirage Gu. Illusions of monstrous beasts charged into the Mengzhu ranks, sowing confusion and chaos.
The arrival of these powerful Rank 5 Gu Masters intensified the battle, their killer moves colliding in a dazzling display of destruction and strategy.
"Mengzhu Clan, rally!" Mo Shan's voice boomed, reinvigorating the Mengzhu forces. GufMasters from both sides intensified their attacks, the battlefield becoming a cacophony of clashes, Gu worm activations, and desperate cries.
Just as all forces concentrated on their battle, the earth trembled violently. A deafening explosion ripped through the air, louder than anything heard before, like a thunderous roar of a falling star. The mountain beneath them erupted in a massive blast, sending rocks, debris, and shockwaves in every direction.BoomThe sheer force of the explosion was cataclysmic. The entire mountain was obliterated, leaving nothing but a gaping crater where the battlefield had once stood. The blast consumed everything in its radius, leaving not a single trace of blood or bodies—even the strongest Rank 5 Gu Masters and Rank 4 warriors were hurled away like ragdolls, their bodies smashed into the surrounding landscape.
The weaker Rank 2 Gu Masters were blasted away to distant locations, their fates uncertain. As for Rank 1 Gu Masters, they had never been brought to the battlefield, deemed too weak for such a high-stakes conflict. This decision inadvertently spared their lives as they remained within their respective clans, far from the devastation.
The air was thick with dust and ash, obscuring the battlefield in a suffocating shroud. The once-proud warriors of the Mengzhu Clan and their enemies lay scattered and broken, their fates unknown amidst the aftermath of the cataclysmic event.